Skinny Kitchen

Finger-Lickin Good Chicken with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:45:02 +0000

Everybody loves barbecued chicken. And, when it comes to great chicken flavor, thighs are king! Pound for pound chicken thighs have a much richer flavor than breasts and are more economical. I’m using bone-in thighs and removing the fattening skin before cooking. First baking, smothered in my homemade barbecue sauce and later finishing on the grill [...]

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Skinny Classic Baked Beans

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:05:00 +0000

Your search might just be over…These classic baked beans are simply wonderful. You’ll love the ease of this recipe, too. Made with such a rich barbecued flavor and a bit of a kick. Great to serve for barbecues or picnics with chicken, beef, pork, burgers or hot dogs. Many recipes for baked beans include bacon [...]

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Incredible Mexican-Style Corn on the Cob

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:10:13 +0000

Street vendors across Mexico sell this delicious grilled corn topped with mayonnaise, chili powder and cheese. I’m making the sauce using a small amount of light mayonnaise and nonfat yogurt. The corn can be grilled or broiled in the oven. I’ve included both ways of cooking it. The skinny for 1 serving, 110 calories, 3.7 [...]

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“No Bake” Skinny Strawberry Shortcake Trifle, Ready in Minutes!

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:23:43 +0000

You’ll love this fresh berry dessert to make for the Memorial Day weekend! If you’re short on time, this big on flavor dessert is perfect. So easy, quick and absolutely yummy! This isn’t your ordinary strawberry shortcake either. I’m starting with a store-bought fat-free angel food cake, adding fat-free vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, lots of [...]

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Oven Baked Skinny Shredded Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:06 +0000

Just so you know, I love using a crock pot for a variety of recipes but I also enjoy a barbecue sandwich that’s finished and on the table in a little over an hour! In addition, I know many of you don’t have a crock pot. This dreamy pulled chicken sandwich is so tender and [...]

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A Nutritious and Delicious Garden Vegetable Soup

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:25:53 +0000

What a delicious, healthy, vegan vegetarian soup! This full bodied soup is a great way to get your dose of veggies. Kids love it too! Along with all the veggies, I’ve added some whole grain, fiber rich barley. The skinny for 1 cup of soup, 74 calories, 0 grams fat and 2 Weight Watchers POINTS [...]

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Skinny Thai Chicken and Peanut Noodles

admin — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:26:20 +0000

Here’s a absolutely delicious dinner to make tonight! I love any kind of Asian noodle dish, especially a Thai one that includes peanut butter. Good news too: Peanut butter is heart healthy. It’s very filling and satisfying when added to a noodle dish. The red pepper flakes add just the right amount of spice. The [...]

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Skinny Mediterranean Egg Scramble

admin — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:53:41 +0000

Here’s a vegetarian egg scramble that’s simple to make, delicious and satisfying. I used mostly egg whites and only 1 egg. I found adding just one egg really makes a difference. This scramble comes together really quickly once the onions and bell peppers are cooked in the microwave. The skinny for each serving 179 calories, [...]

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Nancy’s Skinny Ranch Dressing

admin — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:00:27 +0000

Most ranch dressings are equal parts of buttermilk and mayonnaise. My homemade recipe uses mostly buttermilk and a small amount of regular mayonnaise. The result is a ranch dressing that tastes as good as its high-fat counterpart. This recipe will become the base for many of the dressings I feature on Skinny Kitchen. Amazingly, the [...]

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Please Vote For Skinny Kitchen!

admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:08:48 +0000

Hi Everyone, I would really LOVE your vote!!! I just found out Skinny Kitchen has been nominated for Circle of Mom’s Top 25 Foodie Moms. It’s so easy to do. First click on the link, scroll down to find Skinny Kitchen and vote for me!!! http://www.circleofmoms.com/top25/Top-25-Foodie-Moms-2013. Let’s see If I can move up to the [...]

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